Radio / Television News

CBC cancels Canada Now

TORONTO – Saying it wants to try different things, CBC is canceling its early evening national newscast, Canada Now. Canada Now is anchored out of Vancouver by Ian Hanomansing but will be replaced in early February by a new show in that city. Other markets will see an expansion of local news shows from 30 minutes to a full hour. Until now, the CBC's suppertime news hour consisted of a 30-minute Canada Now and the local newscast. Ratings are poor.Staff were informed by CBC executives Thursday afternoon in a conference call. No jobs will be lost due to the move...